Making Shadows With Their Footprints is a romance novel with a touch of women's fiction. It has mental illness/mental health rep, LGBTQ+ rep, open-door spice, and elements of magical realism. It features a confident, sexy, and independent FMC, along with a strong, yet gentle-hearted hockey player MMC. This book is the first novel in an interconnected series. This book contains strong mental health themes surrounding anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and self-harm. It depicts a toxic and abusive relationship with both physical and mental abuse as well as sexual assault. There are references and descriptive visuals to some behaviors that could be triggering. It also contains explicit sexual content.
 
Norah doesn’t believe in coincidences, so when she breaks one of her cardinal rules with James, she can’t help but wonder if the universe placed him in her path for a reason. Haunted by the fear of her own impulses and prior experiences that have left her convinced she's incapable of lasting love, Norah hesitates to let anyone too close. But as James begins to break down her defenses with his easy charm and understanding demeanor, Norah finds herself questioning the walls she's built around her heart.
 
James, plagued by unresolved grief, avoids emotional entanglements as he travels, finding solace in fleeting encounters. Yet, when Norah unexpectedly becomes a source of comfort and support, James faces the pain of his loss and reevaluates his priorities. As their connection deepens, James realizes he may be ready for more than just transient encounters on the road.
 
As Norah and James navigate the complexities of their burgeoning romance, they find themselves embarking on a journey of self-discovery, confronting their fears, and challenging their beliefs. With each revelation and obstacle they face, they delve deeper into the mysteries of their connection, grappling with the supernatural forces that seem to bind them together. When Norah's secret threatens to unravel everything they've built, they must confront their pasts and make difficult choices about their future. Can they find a way to overcome their inner demons and forge a path toward lasting happiness together?
 
Signed Paperback copy. Books come wrapped with stickers and a "kinky bookmark."
Currently only shipping within the USA.
 
Publication Date: October 22nd, 2024
ISBN: 979-8-89496-270-2
Format: Paperback
Pages: 328